Which way to go?

[Josh Martin]

Hello everyone,  I am looking to jump into the real estate game and would like some guidance.  I am a 24yo that works full time as fireman and just recently got married.   When I married, I moved in with my wife and rented my house out.  After seeing $250 of passive income a month I have decided that I want to continue with more properties.  I have about 70k of equity in the rented home and I want to use it to add to my.  I would ideally like to own multiple cash flowing rental properties.  My question is how do I best utilize my equity?  Do I buy and flip a couple houses to generate cash for rental properties?  Do I use my equity to buy several rentals right out of the gate?  I am in Birmingham Alabama, so if anyone knows of any investor friendly lenders feel free to share.  Thank you for your time!